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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.95, 12,725.80 and 5,683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.95, 12,725.80 and 5,683.87 is: 7,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.95 : 12,725.80 = 5,683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.95/12,725.80 = 5,683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.95x = 12,725.80 × 5,683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.95x = 72,331,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,331,792.85/9,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.44

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